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Supplying solid feed materials for a direct smelting process

US7494615B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

TECHNOLOGICAL RESOURCES PTY LIMITED · AU

Inventors

Peter Damian Burke · Fremantle, AU
David Leigh · Sydney, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 12, 2005
Grant date	Feb 24, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 5, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF27D3/0033
WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A direct smelting plant that includes an effective and reliable solids feed means for injecting solid feed materials, particularly carbonaceous material, into a direct smelting vessel of the plant is disclosed. The solid feed means is characterised by independent supply of carbonaceous material to injection lances. The independent supply of carbonaceous material minimises the possible adverse impact of a breakdown of one or more than one lance or a breakdown of the carbonaceous material injection means for that lance or lances.

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